Electrical Switch and Outlet Problem

Dec 09, 2003 2 Replies

Hello,



Just purchased my first home and was changing out all the electrical outlets and switches throughout.



The problem I am encountering is with an electrical outlet that was replaced. The outlet can be controlled by a switch, however, now it is always on. I drew a diagram of the original wiring and installed it the same way (or so it may appear.)



The original "switched" outlet had 3 white wires, 2 black, and 1 ground, while other "nonswitched" outlets have 2 white, 2 black, and 1 ground.



Thanks for anyone's input...


break off the tab between the two screws. see the product package for a picture.

Look at the old outlet: The brass "tab" between the 2 brass (Hot) screws should be broken off. This isolates the top and bottom outlets so that one can be switched. Jim

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